- Must visit
Museo Nazionale del Cinema
Celebrated cinema museum inside the Mole Antonelliana, with immersive displays, film history, and a panoramic lift to the top.
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£15
Fastest journey
3 h 19 m
Average duration
3 h 28 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
146 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Santa Margherita Ligure to Turin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santa Margherita Ligure to Turin will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
Of the 2 trains that leave Santa Margherita Ligure for Turin every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 146 km distance in an average of 3 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 19 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 36 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santa Margherita Ligure to Turin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £13.
Distance: 146 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£15 Average Price | £12 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 5m Average total duration 6h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Santa Margherita Ligure to Turin trains for tomorrow, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:14 Santa Margherita Ligure | 3h36 | 12:50 Turin | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:14 Santa Margherita Ligure | 3h19 | 20:33 Turin | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Santa Margherita Ligure to Turin run on average 21 times per day, taking around 2h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:29, the last at 23:36. The fastest train covers the 146 km distance in 2h 47m.
Distance 146 km |
Average train duration 2h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 21 |
Fastest train 2h 47m |
First train 0:29 |
Last train 23:36 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 7 days |
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Celebrated cinema museum inside the Mole Antonelliana, with immersive displays, film history, and a panoramic lift to the top.
Major Egyptian museum with statues, papyri, tomb objects, and clear displays. A highlight for ancient history enthusiasts.
Royal collections spread across palace buildings, gardens, and armoury. Ideal for exploring court life, art, and decorative interiors.
Grand central square framed by arcades, cafés, and historic buildings. A classic meeting point and useful base for exploring central Turin.
Elegant square with twin churches and arcaded façades. It is ideal for photography, evening strolls, and experiencing Turin’s baroque layout.
Long riverside park with tree-lined paths, fountains, and open lawns. Good for walking, cycling, and a break from the busy centre.
Thin breadsticks from Turin, traditionally hand-stretched and crisp. They are a classic aperitivo snack closely tied to Piedmontese baking.
A rich Piedmontese mixed fry of sweet and savoury bites, often including offal, semolina, apples and amaretti. It reflects thrifty court-era cooking.
Small meat-filled pasta from Turin, usually served in broth or with butter and sage. It is a festive Piedmontese speciality with deep local roots.
Elegant historic restaurant serving refined Piedmontese cuisine in a formal setting near the centre.
Well-known traditional restaurant serving hearty Piedmontese specialities in a warm, wood-panelled setting.
Classic Turin venue known for traditional Piedmont dishes, polished service and a long-established city-centre atmosphere.
Moderate for Italy: hotels and dining are usually lower than Milan or Rome, while public transport and coffee stay fairly affordable for tourists.
Service is often included or modest. Round up in cafés and taxis, or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service, but tipping is not obligatory.
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Torino Porta Nuova -> Piazza Castello, Turin
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santa Margherita Ligure to Turin by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Turin, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Santa Margherita Ligure to Turin trains use the S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino to Torino Porta Nuova station pair, with some services arriving at Torino Lingotto. Use this guide to compare Santa Margherita Ligure and Turin train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Da Michele, Trattoria Baicin
Free.
Ticket office support is available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at S. Margherita Ligure-Portofino: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Laurin, Hotel Metropole, Hotel Jolanda.
Torino Porta Nuova is 1 km from Turin city centre. Public transport options include:
Torino Porta Nuova has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Mignon, Caffé Napoli, Venchi, Fattorie Garofalo Bistrot, La Piadineria, VyTA Boulangerie, Time Café, A Cafè, Segafredo Zanetti Espresso
Free Wi-Fi. . ATMs are aTM machines are in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are information center is located in front of the station.
Luggage storage is luggage storage is managed by KiPoint, located on the ground floor of the station at Platform 1.
Available at Torino Porta Nuova: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Torino Porta Nuova: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Torino Porta Nuova: Office and service of assistance for passengers with special needs.
Nearby hotels include Best Western Hotel Genio, B&B Central Station, Turin Palace Hotel.
Torino Lingotto is 5 km from Turin city centre. Public transport options include:
Torino Lingotto has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Eataly Lingotto, Ristorante La Smarrita
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Torino Lingotto. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Torino Lingotto. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Torino Lingotto: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Torino Lingotto: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Torino Lingotto: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include NH Torino Lingotto Congress, DoubleTree by Hilton Turin Lingotto, AC Hotel Torino.
Torino Porta Susa is 1 km from Turin city centre. Public transport options include:
Torino Porta Susa has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food options include: Moka Café, Chef Express
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located in the main hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00.
Available at Torino Porta Susa: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Torino Porta Susa: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Torino Porta Susa: Accessible facilities such as toilets and ramps and additional assistance as needed from 07:45 to 22:30.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Diplomatic, Hotel Torino Porta Susa, Hotel & Residence Torino Centro.
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